U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current
Vergith - Dale, 85, Lincoln, died Sunday (3/31/2002). Born, Swanton (10/11/16). Member, Saint Paul United Methodist Church, Near South Neighborhood Watch.
Survivors: wife, Frances; son, daughter-in-law, Lary and Judy, Lincoln; daughter, son-in-law, Patty and Bill Kaiser, Beatrice; grandchildren, Kimberly Papstein, Jeffrey Vergith, Stephanie Vergith, Krista Vergith, Tom Kaiser, all Lincoln, Keelan Kaiser, Chicago, Fred Kaiser, Long Beach, Calif.; 13 great-grandchildren; brothers, sister-in-law, C.R., Lincoln, Roland Dean and Barbara Vergith, DeWitt; sisters, Betty Winchell, Wahoo, Lois Howe, Morehead, Minn., Doris Fisher, Lincoln; nieces; nephews. Preceded in death by son, Eugene Dale; parents, Ceylon and Eula; six brothers; three sisters.
Services: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Butherus, Maser & Love Funeral Home, 4040 A St. Burial: 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oak Grove Cemetery, DeWitt. Visitation: 8 a.m.-9 p.m. today, with family, 6-8 p.m.; Wednesday until services , funeral home. Memorials to Saint Paul United Methodist Church.
Viox - Hilda A., 96, Lincoln, died Saturday (3/30/2002). Born, Hallam (10/2/05) to William F. and Marie (Joosten) Lorenzen. Homemaker. Member, United Lutheran Church; Altar Guild, 25 years; church sewing circle. Employed, Lincoln General Hospital dietary department, 1946-52.
Survivors: sister, Agnes Stiegelmeyer, Hickman; stepson, Bob Viox, Lincoln; stepdaughter, spouse, Belva Jean and Bill Gleason, Lincoln; stepdaughter-in-law, spouse, Iona and Wayne Johnson, Lincoln; six stepgrandchildren; nine stepgreat-grandchildren; nieces; nephews. Preceded in death by husband, Carl; brothers, Hubert, Herman, William Jr., Ernest and George Lorenzen.
Services: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, United Lutheran Church, 5945 Fremont St., Lincoln 68507. Pastor Robert C. Stenson. Lincoln Memorial Park. Visitation: 2-9 p.m. today, Roper & Sons Funeral Services, 4300 O St.; one hour before services, church. Memorials to church. Condolences to contact@roperandsons.com
Walthers - Thelma M., 95, Lincoln, died Sunday (3/31/2002). Born, Burlington, Iowa (11/29/06). Homemaker. Member, American Lutheran Church.
Survivors: daughter, Marguerite Mazuch, Lincoln; grandchildren, Rita Jones, Randall Mazuch; great-grandchildren, Andrew, Megan and MarLeigha Mazuch, Marcus, Sarah and Thomas Jones. Preceded in death by husband, John "Jack"; son, Norman; brother, Earl Reinert; sister, Dorothy Long.
Graveside service: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Wyuka Cemetery, 3600 O St. Visitation: noon-8 p.m. today, with family receiving friends, 6-8 p.m.; 8 a.m.-9 a.m. Wednesday, Metcalf Funeral Home, 245 N. 27th St. Memorials to Lancaster Manor or donor's choice.
Wessels - Loene C., 59, Bladen, died Monday (4/1/2002). Born, Hastings. Medical transcriptionist, records department, Kearney County Health Services, Minden.
Survivors: husband, Rayburn; daughter, Jacki Cuthbertson, Olympia, Wash.; sons, Wendell, Kearney, Mark, Arlington, Texas; four grandchildren; brother, Darwin Katzberg, Grand Island; mother, Dorothy Katzberg Huckfeldt, Hastings; sister, Sherry McComas, Leawood, Kan.
Services: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, United Methodist Church, Bladen. East Lawn Cemetery, Bladen. Simonson-Williams Funeral Home, Red Cloud. Memorials to Bladen United Methodist Church.
Wilson - Lorene, 80, Plattsmouth, died Sunday (3/31/2002) in Omaha. Born, Percival, Iowa. Retired, Glenwood State Hospital, Glenwood, Iowa; homemaker.
Survivors: sons, Keith Stattler, Plattsmouth, Vernon Ross Stattler, Chepatch, R.I., Michael Stattler, Holdrege, Bill Stattler, Plattsmouth, Melvin Wilson, Omaha, Robert Wilson, Unadilla; daughters, Suzanne Balek, Plattsmouth, Marijo Strong, Henderson, Iowa, Thelma Anderson, Yutan; 18 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by husbands, Merril Stattler, William "Bill" Wilson.
Memorial Services: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Roby Funeral Home, Plattsmouth. Lewiston Cemetery, Murray. No visitation. Memorials to Fraternal Order of Eagles Diabetes Fund.
Work - Carol Puckett, 80, Lincoln, died Feb. 27, 2002.
Memorial service: 2 p.m. Thursday, Christ United Methodist Church. Memorials to the Carol Work Memorial Scholarship Fund. Butherus, Maser & Love Funeral Home, 4040 A St.
Armstrong - Dustin John, 21, Lincoln, died Friday (4/19/2002) in Gretna.
Memorial service: 3 p.m. today, Roper & Sons Funeral Home, 4300 O St. No visitation, cremation. Memorials to Youth Mentoring Program in care of Nebraska Game & Parks Commission, 2200 N. 33rd St., Lincoln 68503. Condolences may be e-mailed to contact@roperandsons.com
Benson - Sylvia E., 86, Wahoo, died Friday (4/19/2002).
Services: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Wahoo. Visitation: 4-8 p.m. today, Pruss-Nabity Funeral Home, Wahoo. Memorials to church.
Buhman - Hilda Josephine Kamen, 86, Steinauer, died Thursday (4/18/2002) in Lincoln.
Services: 10:30 a.m. today, St. Anthony Church, Steinauer. Memorials to family choice. Wherry Brothers Funeral Home, Pawnee City.
Cianciolo - Anthony J., 74, Sunrise Beach, Mo., formerly Papillion, died Oct. 18, 2001.
Memorial service: 2 p.m. Saturday, Bethany Funeral Home Chapel, LaVista.
Cox - Marilyn J. (widow of Myron), 73, Chester, died Saturday (4/20/2002) in Lincoln.
Services: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Price Funeral Home, Hebron. Chester City Cemetery.
Dougherty - Doris Elaine, 87, Omaha, widow of Francis, died Tuesday (4/16/2002).
Services: 11 a.m. today, Heafey-Heafey-Hoffmann-Dworak-Cutler Westcenter Chapel, Omaha. Memorials to Boy Scout Troop 448 or New Cassel Retirement Center.
Eisenhauer - Beulah M., 84, Syracuse, died Friday (4/19/2002) in Lincoln.
Services: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Luther Memorial Lutheran Church, Syracuse. Visitation:9 a.m.-9 p.m. today with family greeting friends 7-8 p.m., Fusselman-Wymore-Marshall Funeral Home, Syracuse; one hour before services, church. Memorials to Syracuse Rescue Squad or church.
Everett - Lawrence Arthur, 71, Lincoln, died Wednesday (4/17/2002).
Memorial service: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Chapel at Lancaster Manor Nursing Home, 1001 South St. Cremation, no visitation. Inurnment at Lincoln Memorial Park, following memorial service. Military rites by Fort Riley, Kan. Memorials in lieu of flowers to the Larry Everett Memorial Fund, in care of Lancaster Manor Foundation, 1001 South St., Lincoln 68502. Aspen Mortuary, Inc., 4822 Cleveland Ave.
Fentress - Murvel "Mumbles," 71, Fairbury, died Saturday (4/20/2002). Born, Fairbury. Taxi driver.
Survivors: sons, Steve, Morrowville, Kan., Sidney, Scott, both Beatrice, Spencer, Fairbury; daughters, Shari Kochner, Sarah Fentress, both Lincoln, Starla Showen, Wymore, Sheila Archer, Beatrice; sister, Ella May Davis, Clarksburg, W.Va.; 19 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren.
Services: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Gerdes-Meyer Chapel, Fairbury. Fairbury Cemetery. Memorials to family's choice.
Griess - Hilda, 84, Sutton, died Saturday (4/20/2002). Born, Sutton. Homemaker.
Survivors: daughters, Sinobia Griess, Sutton, Ceola Corbell, Keauhau, Hawaii, Lonna Gonzalez, Lincoln, Leila Karle, Eagle, Iris Lamb, Louisville; son, Dean Griess, Sutton; 14 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter; nieces and nephews; other relatives and friends.
Services: 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Kohler Mortuary, Sutton. Free German Reformed Salem Church Cemetery, near Sutton. Memorials to the family.
Hall - Ella W., 81, Brownville, died Saturday (4/20/2002) in Auburn.
Services: 10:30 a.m. Friday, Casey-Witzenburg-Hall Funeral Chapel, Auburn. Visitation: 6-9 p.m. Wednesday; 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Thursday, both funeral home.
Hayek - Ruby J., 73, Crete, died Saturday (4/20/2002).
Survivors: son, Terry, Lincoln; daughter, son-in-law, Connie and Al Elliot, Dewitt; grandchildren, Brian and Andrew Elliot, Ashley and Shane Hayek; sisters, brother-in-law, Pearl VanArsdale, Little Rock, Ark., Merle and Don Fikar, Wilber; nieces and nephews.
Memorial service: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Kuncl Funeral Home, Crete. Pastor Mike Flury. Wilber Czech Cemetery. Cremation. Visitation: 5-9 p.m. Tuesday until services Wednesday, funeral home. Memorials to the Crete Rescue Unit or Crete Hospital TCU.
Hemsath - Louise R., 95, Seward, died Saturday (4/20/2002). Born, Milford (4/8/07) to Jacob and Frieda (Hohn) Barth. Graduate, Milford High School, 1927.
Survivors: sons, daughters-in-law, Walter and Lola, Seward, Delroy and Alice, Curtis; daughters, son-in-law, Donna and Milton Erb, Casa Grande, Ariz., Faye Lukert, Big Springs; brothers, sisters-in-law, Roland and Opal Barth, Utica, Ervin and Marie Barth, Beaver Crossing, Gilbert and Hazel Barth, Lincoln; 14 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; nine great-great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Ludwig (L.A.); brothers, Carl, Paul, Reinhold and Harvey Barth; sisters, Naomi, Esther Hartmann, Lydia Knuth; two grandchildren.
Services: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Friedens United Church of Christ, Seward. The Rev. Alvin Smith. Seward Cemetery. Visitation: 8:30 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. today, Volzke Mortuary and one hour before services, church.
Hendrickson - Norma H., 83, Shickley, died Thursday (4/18/2002) in Geneva.
Services: 2 p.m. today, Stockholm Lutheran Church, rural Shickley. Visitation: today, Farmer and Son Funeral Home, Geneva. Memorials to the church.
Hitch - Stewart A., 61, New York City, died Feb. 3, 2002, of cancer.
Memorial service: 2 - 4 p.m. today, Cotner Center, 1540 N. Cotner Blvd. Memorials to Frances Smith, 1540 N. Cotner, No. 322, Lincoln 68505, for the establishment of an art scholarship.
Holverson - Mary B., 90, Lincoln, died Friday (4/19/2002).
Service: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Bethany Christian Church, 1645 N. Cotner Blvd. Private prior inurnment of cremains. No visitation, cremation. Memorials to Christian Church of Nebraska, 1268 S. 20th St., Lincoln 68502. <$f"ZapfDingbats">q
Johnson-Bausch - Beulah C., 85, Lincoln, died Wednesday (4/17/2002).
Services: 10 a.m. today, Piedmont Park Seventh-day Adventist Church. Graveside Services: 3:30 p.m. today, Evergreen Cemetery, Loup City. Visitation: 9 a.m. until service, church. Memorials to Tabitha Home Healthcare Services, Lincoln Area Agency on Aging or American Diabetes Association. Butherus, Maser & Love Funeral Home, 4040 A St.<$f"ZapfDingbats">q
Jones - Iola Mae Richardson, 86, Lincoln, widow of Claude Robert, went to be with her Savior Thursday (4/18/2002).
A memorial luncheon for family and friends will be from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. today at the Grace Chapel, 4000 Sheridan Blvd. No visitation. Roper & Sons Funeral Services, 4300 O St. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Iola's honor to Mercy Ministries at Zion Church, 836 E St., Lincoln 68508.
Kane - John R., 84, Lincoln, died Thursday (4/17/2002).
Funeral Mass: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 3128 S St. Father Thomas Walsh. Lincoln Memorial Park, graveside military rites conducted by American Legion Post 3. Rosary:7 p.m. today, Roper and Sons Funeral Services, 4300 O St. Visitation: noon-9 p.m. today, funeral chapel. Memorials in lieu of flowers to the church, Lincoln 68503; Capital Humane Society, 2320 Park Blvd., Lincoln 68502; American Diabetes Association, Nebraska Chapter, 7101 Newport Ave., Omaha NE 68152; or Arthritis Foundation, 7101 Newport Ave., Suite 304, Omaha NE 68152.
Kilgore - Hazel M., 98, Lincoln, died Saturday (4/20/2002).
Services: 2 p.m. Tuesday, United Church of Christ, Ogallala. Visitation:Draucker Funeral Home, Ogallala. Memorials to United Church of Christ, 302 N. Spruce, Ogallala 69153. Roper & Sons Funeral Home, 4300 O St.
Kohlschmidt - Harold W., 84, Crete, died Saturday (4/20/2002).
Services: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Kuncl Funeral Home, Crete. Visitation: today, funeral home. Memorials in care of the family.
LaMotta - Phyllis I., 77, Lincoln, formerly Ashland, died Friday (4/19/2002).
Services: 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, First Christian Church, Ashland. Visitation: 4-8 p.m. today, Marcy Mortuary, Ashland and one hour before services, church. Memorials to the church.
Larson - Carolyn Ruth, 80, Lincoln, died Wednesday (4/17/2002).
Memorial service: 11 a.m. today, Roper & Sons Funeral Services, 4300 O St. Burial of cremains at a later date, Lincoln Memorial Park. Cremation. No visitation. Memorials to Juvenile Diabetes Foundation, 1310 N. 48th St., Lincoln 68504.
Lehl - Kenneth G., 41, Sutton, died Thursday (4/18/2002).
Services: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Blessed Sacrament Church, 17th and Lake streets. Rosary: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Butherus, Maser & Love Funeral Home, 4040 A St. Lincoln Memorial Park. Visitation: noon-9 p.m. Tuesday; 9-9 p.m. Tuesday; family present 6:30-9 p.m. Tuesday, all funeral home. Memorials to the family.
Leopold - Marie D., 81, Adams, died Friday (4/19/2002).
Services: 10 a.m. today, First Lutheran Church, Papillion. Graveside service: 2:30 p.m. today, Graceland Park Cemetery, Sioux City, Iowa. Memorials to church or Bethesda Lutheran Home for God's Special Children, 700 Hoffman Drive, Waterman, WI 53094.Kahler-Dolce Mortuary, Papillion.
